Jeremiah 13:15

Authorized King James Version

Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
שִׁמְע֥וּ
Hear
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#2
וְהַאֲזִ֖ינוּ
ye and give ear
to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e., (by implication) to listen
#3
אַל
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
#4
תִּגְבָּ֑הוּ
be not proud
to soar, i.e., be lofty; figuratively, to be haughty
#5
כִּ֥י
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#6
יְהוָ֖ה
for the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#7
דִּבֵּֽר׃
hath spoken
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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